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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1 Chapter 13: Lieutenant Mamiya's Long Story: Part II (Pgs. 151-172) | Book 2 Chapter 1: As Concrete as Possible ? Appetite in Literature (Pgs. 175-184) | Book 2 Chapter 2: No Good News in This Chapter (Pgs. 185-195).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the prophesied caller beginning with "O" that calls Toru Okada in Chapter 1?
(a) A business based in Osaka.
(b) His cousin Oni.
(c) His uncle.
(d) Omura Liquor.

2. What article of clothing does Toru Okada agree to wear to his meeting with Malta Cano in Chapter 3?
(a) A polka dot tie.
(b) A blue pinstriped blazer.
(c) White shoes.
(d) A pink dress shirt.

3. When Toru Okada is certain Kumiko is gone at the beginning of Book 2, what does he discover she has taken with her?
(a) All her shoes and dresses.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Her check-book.
(d) Their wedding album.

4. In a reminiscence in Chapter 9, why does Kumiko refuse to speak to Toru Okada for three days?
(a) He breaks a family heirloom.
(b) She gives no reason.
(c) He quits his job.
(d) He almost cheats on her.

5. What is Toru Okada cooking when he first receives a call from the mysterious woman in Chapter 1?
(a) Baked Chicken.
(b) Spaghetti.
(c) Hot oatmeal.
(d) Stir fry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have Kumiko and Toru Okada been married at the beginning of the novel?

2. In Lieutenant Mamiya's story of Chapter 12, what does Yanamoto tell Lieutenant Mamiya he must do if they are captured?

3. For what type of business does May Kasahara administer surveys?

4. For what problem has Kumiko sought the advice of Malta Kano in Chapter 3?

5. What does May Kasahara invite Toru Okada to do the following day in Chapter 5?

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